The French History Podcast
@fhp.bsky.social
A podcast telling the history of France from 3 million years ago to present. https://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/
Because oligarchs & tyrants don't change with petitions.
February 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Because oligarchs & tyrants don't change with petitions.
In light of everything, Ikea has released a product that will solve our social problems!* Some National Assembly required.*
January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
In light of everything, Ikea has released a product that will solve our social problems!* Some National Assembly required.*
Today the United States abandoned the Paris Climate Accords (again). It is now the only country on Earth which refuses to commit to safeguarding the environment for future generations.
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Today the United States abandoned the Paris Climate Accords (again). It is now the only country on Earth which refuses to commit to safeguarding the environment for future generations.
Anti-police poster, May 1968
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Anti-police poster, May 1968
"Police everywhere, justice nowhere," -Victor Hugo
January 25, 2026 at 3:02 AM
"Police everywhere, justice nowhere," -Victor Hugo
Map of the US and NATO airbases in France, 1966. President de Gaulle removed foreign military bases in France by 1967, claiming France could only be independent if it was militarily self-reliant. Today, France is the most populous European country west of Russia without US military bases.
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Map of the US and NATO airbases in France, 1966. President de Gaulle removed foreign military bases in France by 1967, claiming France could only be independent if it was militarily self-reliant. Today, France is the most populous European country west of Russia without US military bases.
Map of NATO countries by number of those who died in Afghanistan answering America's call to aid following the 9/11 attacks. 90 French soldiers died out of 23,200 who fought in defense of the United States.
January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Map of NATO countries by number of those who died in Afghanistan answering America's call to aid following the 9/11 attacks. 90 French soldiers died out of 23,200 who fought in defense of the United States.
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” ― George Orwell, 1984
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” ― George Orwell, 1984
French wine & champagne to triple in price for Americans? Trump threatens 200% tariff in retaliation for Macron not donating $1 billion to his 'Board of Peace' which includes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
January 20, 2026 at 1:23 PM
French wine & champagne to triple in price for Americans? Trump threatens 200% tariff in retaliation for Macron not donating $1 billion to his 'Board of Peace' which includes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Too good not to share. If humanity doesn't destroy itself for the dumbest reasons our kids might inherit some glorious memes.
January 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Too good not to share. If humanity doesn't destroy itself for the dumbest reasons our kids might inherit some glorious memes.
Breaking news! US president Trump announces 10% tariffs on France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK the Netherlands and Finland as punishment for sending troops to defend Greenland against US invasion.
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Breaking news! US president Trump announces 10% tariffs on France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the UK the Netherlands and Finland as punishment for sending troops to defend Greenland against US invasion.
French soldiers are now preparing to defend Greenland from invasion by the United States. What insanity we're living in that the US is gearing up to launch WW3 against its own allies...
January 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
French soldiers are now preparing to defend Greenland from invasion by the United States. What insanity we're living in that the US is gearing up to launch WW3 against its own allies...
Would the leader of your country ride into battle if necessary?
January 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Would the leader of your country ride into battle if necessary?
Michel Foucault: Demonstration in support of immigrant workers , Paris (1973)
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Michel Foucault: Demonstration in support of immigrant workers , Paris (1973)
France's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs response to Elon Musk's accusation that the UK is fascist. Yes, this is real:
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
France's Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs response to Elon Musk's accusation that the UK is fascist. Yes, this is real:
Protesting is fun!
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Protesting is fun!
The Beatles pose as Frenchmen, 1960s
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Beatles pose as Frenchmen, 1960s
The G7 summit, a gathering of many of the world's top economies to coordinate global strategy, is being rescheduled so Trump can host a UFC fight on the White House lawn. What is this timeline?
January 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
The G7 summit, a gathering of many of the world's top economies to coordinate global strategy, is being rescheduled so Trump can host a UFC fight on the White House lawn. What is this timeline?
In difficult times be strong enough to stand and compassionate enough to help others who cannot.
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
In difficult times be strong enough to stand and compassionate enough to help others who cannot.
Napoleon, you had a good run. Apparently the Arc de Trump will be even better than the Arc de Triomphe
January 7, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Napoleon, you had a good run. Apparently the Arc de Trump will be even better than the Arc de Triomphe
#OTD 6 January 1412 Joan of Arc was born, according to tradition. Claiming to see visions from God, she played a major role in rallying French forces to victory over the English, turning the tide in the Hundred Years' War.
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
#OTD 6 January 1412 Joan of Arc was born, according to tradition. Claiming to see visions from God, she played a major role in rallying French forces to victory over the English, turning the tide in the Hundred Years' War.
Protest in France against the US-led invasion of Iraq, 12 October 2002
January 4, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Protest in France against the US-led invasion of Iraq, 12 October 2002